The Central Government has issued an order prohibiting the manufacture, sale, and distribution of drug formulations containing Nimesulide for animal use. This notification was issued on December 30, 2024.
This step comes following a thorough assessment indicating significant risks associated with the drug’s use in animals.
According to an official notification, the Central Government has determined that Nimesulide formulations are likely to involve risks to animals and that safer alternatives are readily available. After consulting the Drugs Technical Advisory Board, the government has concluded that it is necessary and expedient to impose this ban in the public interest.
Effective immediately, all forms of Nimesulide intended for animal use are prohibited from being manufactured, sold, or distributed across the country.
